Question

Why is the at actual distance on the
ground reduced
on the map?
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Answer 1

Answer:

The actual distance on the ground is reduced on the map because the distance that is covered on the ground is larger than a piece of paper. It is not possible to be exact in the distance on the paper that leaves the only option of reducing the distance between a location on the map.

Answer 2

Answer:

Because map could not be shown in a big piece of material as it is shown in small piece of paper